#50 - Andrea Padilla (Square Root Marketing)

When everyone told Andrea to play it safe, she rewrote the rules and doubled her worth. In this episode, two powerhouse founders share the real story behind selling a business, risking everything, and turning partnership into a power move. Forget the “happily ever after” exit story—this is what actually happens when women decide to cash out and level up.

00:30 – Meet Andrea & Andrea: The Story Begins
01:30 – From Side Hustle to Serious Business
03:05 – When Growth Gets Scary
04:00 – The Immigrant Who Broke the Rules
05:10 – The Truth About Female Founders & Family
06:30 – Choosing Partnership Over Hiring
08:00 – Why Chemistry Beats Numbers
09:15 – Secrets to Surviving Tough Negotiations
10:40 – Building Trust While Closing Deals
12:00 – What’s Next? Wine, Growth, and the Big Picture
13:15 – The Real Reason This Acquisition Worked